​The total tuition is USD 1900 (including courses, course materials, accommodation double-room Jun 17th to 29th 2024, breakfast, and farewell dinner).

​The above schedule is subject to change.

About Our Program

Welcome to the 2024 SILC Summer School on "Business Innovations and Opportunities in China". This Summer school series is designed to provide overseas students with a unique opportunity to feel the pulse of business and innovation in China as observers and participants. Our program features a combination of lectures, case studies, workshops with entrepreneurs, on-site visits to companies, and group work with students from a range of nations.

In this course, you will learn how to successfully commercialize innovations in China. Our interactive delivery approach ensures that you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial efforts currently taking place in China. You will also have the opportunity to participate in real entrepreneurial activities, explore Chinese market landscape, and Chinese culture under the guidance of our experienced lecturers to gain a more comprehensive understanding of how businesses run in China. This will help you better navigate the business environment and culture in China.

In addition to the business courses, you will also experience some additional sessions, seminars, or workshops of making handicrafts of strong Chinese cultural heritage. We hope that students will appreciate the charm of the Chinese language and culture.

Diversified teaching approaches​

Our teaching approaches are designed to provide students with an immersive learning experience through a combination of lectures, case studies, workshops with entrepreneurs, on-site visits to companies, and group work to deliver business theories and cases. Students will also have the opportunity to communicate with local entrepreneurs face-to-face. Our inspirational lectures will guide you on how to do business in China.

One-to-one buddy scheme​

Each visiting student will be introduced to a student of SILC, who acts as your “buddy”. Your buddy will help to enhance your learning experience and providing support whenever you may need it. Your “buddy” and will contact you before your arrival and will be available throughout your time in China.

Practical experience of our program​

Throughout the course, you will learn about the challenges facing Chinese companies and work with your classmates to develop innovative solutions with global wisdom. Through observing the landscape of Chinese market, you will gain insights into the keys to innovation and entrepreneurship. Finally, you will have the opportunity to present your group's business plan, which may develop into a business solution for Chinese companies, or even become a real company in the future. By the end of the course, you will have developed a deep understanding of the logics behind the rapid growth of Chinese economy, the implications of Chinese economic reform on the global economy, and gained practical experience in developing innovative solutions.

 Certificate​

On completion of SILC Summer school, you will be awarded a Summer School Certificate from SILC as well as an academic record for your marks, which prove that you have good understanding of Chinese economy innovations and entrepreneurship.

Other activities​

Day tours can be added according to the students’ needs to explore various parts of Shanghai such as the Old Town in Jiading, Yu Garden, the Bund, Xintiandi, Tianzifang, and surrounding cities and sites to learn the history of Shanghai while experiencing its economic and cultural charm. The day tours will be arranged during weekends with additional charges.

• Foreigners with non-Chinese passport;
• Students who currently enrolled in a degree program (undergraduate or graduate) from their home universities.

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